Professional Development Frequently asked questions
Q. How does IVI support optometry professionals and students?
A. IVI supports professionals and students through workshops, partnerships, and awareness talks, panel discussions and networking opportunities.
Q. What are the areas of focus IVI’s Professional Development & Research activities?
A. Our professional development & research activities focus on educational programs covering eye health, vision science, leadership training for skill enhancement of optometrists, and more
Q. Who benefits from IVI's programs?
A. IVI's programs benefit eye care professionals, students, and those interested in advancing in eye care research and
vision science.
Q. Where can I find information on upcoming workshops or educational activities being organized by IVI?
A. Look up our section on ‘Upcoming Events & Programs'
Q. How can an organization or individual interested in collaborating on Professional Development or Educational activities reach out?
A. For collaboration possibilities, please call us at +91-86108 65108 or send your inquiry to ivi@indiavisioninstitute.org
Q. How can I join or volunteer at India Vision Institute?
A. Send your resume to ivi@indiavisioninstitute.org or watch out for our Vacancy Notice Announcements.
Q. Can I donate to a specific project? Do Indian donors receive tax benefits?
A. Yes, you can donate to a specific project. Indian donors shall qualify for deductions u/s 80 G of the Income Tax Act 1961. Click here to donate.
Q. Are there any tax benefits or advantages for NRI donors donating to India Vision Institute?
A. No, there are no tax benefits or advantages for NRI donors.
Vision Screening
Frequently asked questions
Q. What are the areas of focus at India Vision Institute?
A. Our areas of focus include vision screening, professional development, and research. For more information, click here
Q. How can an organization or social worker interested in collaborating on Vision Screening reach out?
A. For collaboration possibilities, please call us at +91-86108 65108 or send your inquiry to ivi@indiavisioninstitute.org
Q. Which part of the country do you cater to for vision screening?
A. We conduct vision screening camps across India.
Q. How can I join or volunteer at India Vision Institute?
A. Send your resume to ivi@indiavisioninstitute.org or watch out for our Vacancy Notice Announcements.
Q. Can I donate to a specific project? Do Indian donors receive tax benefits?
A. Yes, you can donate to a specific project. Indian donors shall qualify for deductions u/s 80 G of the Income Tax Act 1961. Click here to donate.
Q. Are there any tax benefits or advantages for NRI donors donating to India Vision Institute?
A. No, there are no tax benefits or advantages for NRI donors.
General Frequently asked questions
Q. Who can benefit from your services?
A. We primarily serve underprivileged communities, including schoolchildren, rural populations, and those with limited access to vision care services. Our programs aim to ensure that everyone, regardless of background, has access to quality eye care.
Q. How can I support your work?
A. You can support us through donations, volunteering, or partnering with us in our vision health initiatives.
Visit our Support Us page on the website for more information.
Q. Do you get corporate support?
A. Yes, several corporates support us through their CSR outreach and initiatives.
Q. Do you provide free spectacles?
A. Yes, during our screenings, if needed, we provide free or affordable spectacles to individuals, especially school children and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Q. What impact have your programs had so far?
A. Through our programs, we have provided vision screenings to over 1.6 million schoolchildren and adults in communities, distributing thousands of glasses and referring individuals for further care where necessary. We have significantly contributed to reducing visual impairment in underserved areas.
Q. How can I contact you?
A. You can reach us through our contact page, email us, or call our office. Follow us on social media for updates on our activities and events.
Q. Who are we?
A. India Vision Institute (IVI) is an independent, not-for-profit registered trust (with section 12A,80G and FCRA of IT Act Clearance) established in 2012.
Q. What is our mission?
A. Our mission is to augment the Primary Eye Care Capacity of India.
Q. What do we do?
A. For the prevention of avoidable blindness, our team of experienced and qualified optometrists work in disadvantaged communities and remote areas of India to provide timely intervention, vision screening and providing a pair of corrective glasses. We also work on awareness generation, capacity building, leadership development and promoting the research culture to advance Indian Optometry.
Q. How does IVI support optometry professionals and students?
A. IVI supports professionals and students through workshops, partnerships, and awareness
talks, panel discussions and networking opportunities.
Q. Which part of the country do you cater to for vision screening?
A. We conduct eye test camps across India. Our services have covered 22 states in the country. Our offices and teams work from Chennai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Salem, Namakkal and Kolkata.
Q. How can an organization or individual interested in collaborating with IVI reach out?
A. For collaboration possibilities, please call us at +91-86108 65108 or email us on ivi@indiavisioninstitute.org
Q. How can I join or volunteer at IVI?
A. Send your resume to ivi@indiavisioninstitute.org or watch out for our Vacancy Notice Announcements.
Q. Can I donate to a specific project? Do Indian donors receive tax benefits?
A. Yes, you can donate to a specific project. Indian donors shall qualify for deductions u/s 80 G of the Income Tax Act 1961.
Click here to donate.
Q. Are there any tax benefits or advantages for NRI donors donating to India Vision Institute?
A. No, there are no tax benefits or advantages for NRI donors.